Pet Crematory in Sarasota, FL

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What is a scatter garden?

A scatter garden is a dedicated plot of land that is used for scattering remains after cremation has taken place. Many pet scatter gardens allow you to memorialize your pet by adding your pet's name to a marker.

Are memorial services available at pet cemeteries?

Many pet cemeteries offer memorial services, and some offer in-house chapels that can be used as a venue for these events. Pet cemeteries sometimes offer pet funeral directors on staff to help you coordinate memorial services. You many also plan memorial services for your pet by working with a pet funeral home.

Is a casket required for pet burials?

Most pet cemeteries require that pets be buried in a casket, and these facilities often offer a wide variety of caskets for sale. A pet casket can cost anywhere from $50 for a basic model to more than $3,000 for one that is top of the line.

What happens if a pet dies while at the veterinarian?

If a pet dies while at the veterinarian, you have the option of letting your vet handle the disposition of your pet's remains. If you'd prefer to have your pet buried or cremated at the facility of your choice, let your veterinarian know.. You can then contact the facility to have them pick up your pet's body. Your vet may be able to suggest a pet cemetery or crematory if you need a recommendation.

What should happen if a pet dies at home?

If a pet dies at home, it's important to make swift arrangements to handle the remains, since your pet's body will immediately begin to decompose. You don't have to handle the body yourself. Many pet cemeteries and crematories offer 24/7 removal services for tackling this task.

How much does pet cremation cost?

The cost of pet cremation depends on whether you choose to have your pet cremated individually or as part of a mass cremation. An individual pet cremation can cost between $150 -$300. A mass cremation is less expensive, and you can expect this service to cost $50-$150.

What is pet cremation?

Pet cremation works similarly to human cremation, and it's handled at a crematory. During the cremation process, your pet's remains are placed in a cremation unit and incinerated at temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. You may choose to have your pet cremated individually or with other pets as part of a mass or communal cremation. Some pet crematories offer water-based cremation, and this is said to be more environmentally friendly than incineration.

How much does it cost to bury a pet at a pet cemetery?

The cost of burying a pet at a pet cemetery includes expenses associated with a couple of different services and products. Purchasing a burial plot and grave-digging services can cost $400-$600. If you'd like to mark your pet's grave with a marker or monument, this can cost $150-$1,000. Many pet cemeteries offer burial packages that bundle these services and products at a reduced cost.

What services do pet cemeteries provide?

Pet cemeteries provide a host of services for those who have lost their animal companions. Many offer removal services for handling the pet's body, and they give owners the choice or cremating or burying their pets. Pet cemeteries often sell caskets, monuments, and markers for pet burial, and personalized urns, pet memory portraits, and candles for cremation ceremonies.

What is a pet cemetery?

A pet cemetery is a location used for the burial and cremation of pets such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, and reptiles. Most states are home to several pet cemeteries, and there are more than 400 of these facilities nationwide.